NCAAF

Florida A&M Rattlers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

· NCAA - Football
5-7, 3-2 Away
Final
31 - 35

Nunez accounts for 4 TDs, trick play helps Mississippi Valley get 2nd win, 35-31 over Florida A&M

Jamari Stokes' picked off a pass, his second interception, from RJ Johnson III with 1:23 remaining to seal the win.

The Rattlers were up 24-14 when Nunez capped a 75-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run. Then on the first play of the fourth quarter wide receiver Mekhi Norris had a 27-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Nelson that put the Delta Devils on top.

A big kickoff return gave Florida A&M a quick answer with Johnson finding Kenari Wilcher for a 34-yard score in a three-play drive for a 31-28 lead.

MVSU punted on its next possession then Kelly Dante intercepted a pass, setting up the Delta Devils on the 9. On third down Nunez found Norris for the winner, covering 9 yards.

Nunez was 28 of 47 for 331 yards for MVSU (2-10, 1-7 SWAC) and Norris had eight catches for 140 yards.

Johnson was 20 of 33 for 283 yards and two TDs for the Rattlers (5-7, 4-4) but was intercepted three times. Thad Franklin ran for 101 yards and a score.

How To Watch

How can I watch Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
  • TV Channel: Rattlers at Delta Devils 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on SWAC TV.
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Scoring Summary

FAMU TD 1st Period 0:09 Jamal Hailey 45 Yd Run (Daniel Porto Kick)
MVSU TD 2nd Period 8:03 DePhabian Fant 5 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick)
MVSU TD 2nd Period 4:20 Christian White 38 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick)
FAMU TD 2nd Period 3:13 Ace Cobb 30 Yd pass from RJ Johnson III (Daniel Porto Kick)
FAMU FG 2nd Period 0:28 Daniel Porto 35 Yd Field Goal
FAMU TD 3rd Period 9:36 Thad Franklin Jr. 5 Yd Run (Daniel Porto Kick)
MVSU TD 3rd Period 6:22 Brandon Nunez 4 Yd Run (Marko Jovisic Kick)
MVSU TD 4th Period 14:53 Cameron Nelson 27 Yd pass from Mekhi Norris (Marko Jovisic Kick)
FAMU TD 4th Period 14:44 Kenari Wilcher 34 Yd pass from RJ Johnson III (Emilio Bacardi Kick)
MVSU TD 4th Period 10:13 Mekhi Norris 9 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick)

Statistics

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24 1st Downs 21
3-13 3rd down efficiency 3-11
2-2 4th down efficiency 0-1
455 Total Yards 425
283 Passing 358
20/35 Comp/Att 29/48
8.1 Yards per pass 7.5
172 Rushing 67
37 Rushing Attempts 18
4.6 Yards per rush 3.7
7-72 Penalties 2-20
3 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles lost 0
3 Interceptions thrown 1
31:49 Possession 28:11

Game Information

Venue: Rice-Totten Stadium

Location: Itta Bena, MS
Attendance: 2,105 · Capacity:

Southwestern Athletic - East

TEAM OVR CONF
Alabama State 10-2 7-1
Jackson State 9-3 7-1
Bethune-Cookman 6-6 5-3
Florida A&M 5-7 4-4
Alabama A&M 4-8 1-7
Mississippi Valley State 2-10 1-7

Southwestern Athletic - West

TEAM OVER CONF
Prairie View A&M 10-4 7-1
Texas Southern 6-5 5-3
Alcorn State 5-7 4-4
Grambling 7-5 4-4
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3-8 2-6
Southern 2-10 1-7
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